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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,256.06, 268,821.39 and 52,862.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,256.06, 268,821.39 and 52,862.76 is: 79,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,256.06 : 268,821.39 = 52,862.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,256.06/268,821.39 = 52,862.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,256.06x = 268,821.39 × 52,862.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,256.06x = 14,210,640,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210,640,622.44/179,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,275.65

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